(It is my opinion that the Saturn Five is the most beautiful engine ever created.) (This entry was originally posted in Facebook in 2016) On Tuesday, February 20, 1962 John Glenn launched into earth orbit. I show the picture of Art Mackay’s school bus because I vividly remember that is where I was. The launchContinue reading “Grandpa’s Memory Journal, Entry #5 – “… 6 … 5 … 4 … 3 … we have ignition … we have liftoff …””
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Grandpa’s Memory Journal, Entry #4: “Planes, Trains and Automobiles”
(Full Index to Grandpa’s Journal) (This entry was originally posted in Facebook in 2016) I graduated from Grade 12 in Colgate Class in June of 1967. In July I travelled to Montreal for Expo ’67. It was during this time that I developed a love for all of the different modes of transportation that operateContinue reading “Grandpa’s Memory Journal, Entry #4: “Planes, Trains and Automobiles””
Grandpa’s Memory Journal, Entry #2: “Bombardier”
(This entry was originally posted in Facebook in 2016) I began attending Colgate School in Grade 1 (there was no kindergarten in those days) in the fall of 1955. The school was a brand new,Continue reading “Grandpa’s Memory Journal, Entry #2: “Bombardier””